Deep-Dish Sausage Pizza

Name: Deep-Dish Sausage Pizza
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 slices.
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 2/3 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 1-3/4 to 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon each dried oregano, basil and marjoram; 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/2 teaspoon onion salt; TOPPINGS:; 4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided; 2 medium green peppers, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon each dried oregano, basil and marjoram; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 pound bulk pork sausage, cooked and drained; 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, well drained; 2 ounces sliced pepperoni

My Grandma made the tastiest snacks for us when we stayed the night at her farm. Her wonderful pizza, hot from the oven, was covered with cheese and had fragrant herbs in the crust. Now this pizza is frequently a meal for my husband and me and our two young daughters. —Michele Madden, Washington Court House, Ohio

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
2/3 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1-3/4 to 2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon each dried oregano, basil and marjoram
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
TOPPINGS:
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
2 medium green peppers, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon each dried oregano, basil and marjoram
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound bulk pork sausage, cooked and drained
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, well drained
2 ounces sliced pepperoni

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 1 cup flour, oil and seasonings; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl; turn once to greased top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down; roll out into a 15-in. circle. Transfer to a well-greased 12-in. heavy ovenproof skillet or round baking pan, letting dough drape over edges. Sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella.
In a skillet, saute the green peppers, onion and seasonings in oil until tender; drain. Layer half of the mixture over crust. Layer with half of the Parmesan, sausage and tomatoes. Sprinkle with 2 cups mozzarella. Repeat layers. Fold crust over to form an edge.
Bake at 400° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with pepperoni and remaining mozzarella. Bake until crust is browned, 10-15 minutes longer. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 548 calories, 34g fat (14g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 1135mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 27g protein.

Originally published as Deep-Dish Sausage Pizza in Taste of Home February/March 1999

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Peggie0203

Jan 15, 2017

Great recipe! I forgot to add the seasonings to the vegetables, it was still great. Next time I will use a tomato sauce instead of diced tomatoes, as per family preferences.
jaknee

Dec 20, 2016

Wow!!! This is soooo good. Not your traditional pizza as it has no regular red sauce. It's like a gourmet pizza!! Will make again soon!
chefheidi18

May 26, 2015

This is pretty good. I was surprised to discover that it didn't have a sauce, but all the ingredients are moist enough with the cheese that it makes it's own sauce. It was a really deep dish pizza, It has a lot of layers. If you like toppings, this is a pizza for you. It was really filling. 1 pizza would serve 4 people or more if you had a side. I liked the seasonings with it, especially because you use it in the crust and the toppings. We would make it again.
daps

Jan 12, 2015

My husband and son loved this pizza. I agree that you should drain everything as best you can. Oops! I forgot to grease the pan and the crust stuck, but it was still good! Nice seasonings and you can use whatever toppings you like.
Marjade

Jun 28, 2014

Excellent.
mkaskela

Jun 27, 2014

Very hearty family meal and the crust turns out fabulous!
missalyssa

Jul 9, 2013

This pizza was okay. Definitely not the best pizza I have ever made. The crust was hard on top (not soft like deep dish pizza) and it was soggy on the bottom. My suggestion to those who have not made this recipe before - make sure to really drain all the fluid out of your ingredients before making. I felt like I made more of a casserole than a pizza.
trixiejo302

Apr 5, 2013

I've made this dish several times and it is fabulous. We like alot of veggies on our pizza so I usually add in some sliced black olives and sliced mushrooms with the other veggies and I layer the pepperoni in with the sausage. It never fails to be a hit with my family. You really have to make this! :)
lasay05

Mar 9, 2013

Excellent pizza. The flavor is wonderful. My kids and I loved it. My Husband didn?t care for it at all but he?s a picky eater. We will definitely make again?when Husband is out of town.
Eriko1020

Mar 8, 2013

Very good! The dough was excellent. Definately making it again!